P Dawson Nominees Pty Ltd (ACN 004 743 408) v Multiplex Limited (ACN 008 687 063) [2007] FCA 1659

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

P Dawson Nominees Pty Ltd (ACN 004 743 408) v Multiplex Limited (ACN 008 687 063)[2007] FCA 1659

PRIVILEGE – representative proceeding claiming breach of continuous disclosure obligations – investigation by Australian Securities and Investments Commission – where applicant served subpoena duces tecum on ASIC to produce certain documents and transcripts in its possession following investigation – objection to production by ASIC on grounds of public interest immunity privilege – where application heard ex parte to preserve subject‑matter of ASIC claim for public interest immunity privilege – public interest immunity privilege claim rejected – confidential reasons. Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) Ch 5C, s 674 Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth): Pt IVA, ss 17(4), 50 Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (Cth): ss 25, 93AA, 127(1)

Applicant Y v Australian Prudential Regulation Authority [2005] FCAFC 222, cited Scott v Scott [1913] AC 417, cited Raybos Australia Pty Ltd v Jones [1985] 2 NSWLR 47, cited P DAWSON NOMINEES PTY LTD (ACN 004 743 408) v MULTIPLEX LIMITED (ACN 008 687 063) & MULTIPLEX FUNDS MANAGEMENT LIMITED (ACN 105 371 917) VID 1380 of 2006

GOLDBERG J

2 NOVEMBER 2007

MELBOURNE IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

VICTORIA DISTRICT REGISTRY VID 1380of 2006

BETWEEN: P DAWSON NOMINEES PTY LTD

(ACN 004 743 408)

Applicant

AND: MULTIPLEX LIMITED

(ACN 008 687 063)

First Respondent

MULTIPLEX FUNDS MANAGEMENT LIMITED

(ACN 105 371 917)

Second Respondent

JUDGE: GOLDBERG J

DATE OF ORDER: 2 NOVEMBER 2007

WHERE MADE: MELBOURNE

THE COURT ORDERS THAT:

1. The proceeding be adjourned for further hearing on 14 November 2007. Note: Settlement and entry of orders is dealt with in Order 36 of the Federal Court Rules IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA